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Now Jen Campbell's going after Zapf's seat
When Dick Silberman got in very hot water for money laundering, his wife was Susan Golding, the mayor. I cannot recall anyone in the media or in politics who even suggested that she was somehow involved. In truth nearly everyone went out of their way to feel sorry for her and say that she knew nothing. And didn't she even get reelected after his conviction?— September 1, 2017 12:52 p.m.
Thanks for the gas-price hike, Harvey (big jerk)
Ken, two of the quotes above mention what "shouldn't" or "should" happen. The issue here is the nature of the petro markets, especially those affecting gasoline. What should happen here in California to the price of motion lotion is just about nothing. We are repeatedly told, especially when the price of motor fuels in the rest of the nation are dropping, is that the usual rules don't apply here. And the reason given is that we are a sort of "gasoline island" that has little connection to the rest of the world. Ahh, but when there is some excuse to boost the retail price of gasoline or diesel fuel, that's just what happens. Some of that is speculation, but mostly I think it is just greed. Add to the above the fact that we already pay a premium price for the product, not all of which is due to state taxes, and there's no justification for these boosts. The sellers are in it to get as high a price as they can, collusion seems likely on an ongoing basis, and they can play games with us. And that's what these price rises are, a part of an expensive game that we play in California, one where the consumers just about always lose.— August 31, 2017 8:28 p.m.
SDSU’s newest rainmaker
One by-product of all this controversy and competing plans may be that the current stadium lives on. For some reason that I can't identify, it seems as if almost all the power players in the county have assumed it had to come down. Howcum? The city claims it is losing money on it every year and has no prospect for putting it in the black. Guess what folks? It was losing money when it had the Chargers because the team effectively paid no rent. SDSU has games to play, and has to play them somewhere. Then there's the Holiday Bowl (can you really believe they will play it in a baseball park, specifically Petco?) that should have a decent venue. McGrory, if not a crook, is very close to one. He's pulled off many schemes of dubious morality, and usually they were very edgy legally. I agree with Alex; if McGrory is for something, I"m against it. That's all the justification needed.— August 31, 2017 2:53 p.m.
Sorry, Houston, writes SD Lifeguard union head
My take on this is just another foul-up, SD city hall style, that didn't think this relief effort through at all. A balanced group of firefighters, who double as EMT's and rescue experts, with a good slug of lifeguards, should have been sent. Limiting it to the fire dept was just plain stupid. But Kev-boy and his minions "do" stupid all the time. Interesting, isn't it, that some attention directed to the matter resulted in a reversal. Is that how this mayor handles everything? It starts to look that way. Point out his failings and missteps, and he's ready to reverse course. But instead of admitting a mistake, he has to get nasty and accuse his former opponent of scoring cheap political points. Hey Kev, who's scoring points here?— August 29, 2017 7:59 p.m.
Oceanside's feelings ajumble over Animal Kingdom
Considering that this is Oceanside, which carries negative baggage of decades of things that were most unflattering, I'd think that all involved would hope the show would go away. If the city is to really graduate to the big time, it needs to shed the stereotypes that have accumulated over the years. While I often--not always--agree with ol' Jerry Kern, I think he's way off the mark when he says "I don’t see that show impacting our image just because it is shot here. I think people are pretty sophisticated." Hey, Jerry, people are NOT sophisticated at all, and too many will think the portrayal is accurate. Oh, and by the way, those NCIS shows don't make their locations look good at all. Worse yet are the CSI shows. If Oceanside wants the kind of notoriety that accrues to Las Vegas, a show like this one will get it. If it wants to be treated as a real city with real people living good lives by the sea, having a gangsta show shot in the city isn't the way to get it.— August 29, 2017 7:52 p.m.
Savory and satisfying and gigantic at The Original Pancake House
Interesting restaurant. Overpriced breakfasts, yet on weekends at least they pack in the customers. That "omelet" described is like all of them that they feature, and they are frittatas. Hey, if you like the fare and the prices, have at it. I'll stay close to home and whip up my own egg dishes and my own pancakes.— August 29, 2017 4:46 p.m.
Southern California home prices barely above bubble peak
Ponz, At this time, such a home would be worth far more than that in many areas around SF bay. Location, location, location. And what's wrong with Del Mar Heights? That may not be the highest "rent district" in the county, but it's close.— August 27, 2017 8:15 p.m.
Southern California home prices barely above bubble peak
Either I'm blind, or San Jose wasn't on the part of the listing that shows above. I will take your word for the million-dollar-plus median and nearly 40% run-up. That area, and more specifically the peninsula including Palo Alto and San Mateo, isn't doing much to increase its housing stock. That is unfortunate because in that area the job market is white hot. The valuations are spilling over into San Francisco, pushing up rents and values there. Some of the tech operations on the peninsula, which includes Google and Facebook, are now running stealth buses for employees to and from the city to the worksites to the south. "Stealth" refers to the buses, new and shiny over-the-road coaches with smoked glass windows and no markings at all. Do they escape notice? Hardly, San Franciscans know the score on what they are and why they show up in their 'hoods twice daily. Is that while hot job market a bubble? Hard to say, but most of the bubbles have had their big runs prior to the pop. And nothing like that ever exists forever.— August 27, 2017 4:02 p.m.
Lawsuit against Lyft following alleged rape
That Uber model lacks a few legs to stand on. Many people forget that cars wear out, and the more you use them, i.e. the more miles accumulated, the sooner they need replacement. Oh, and then there is maintenance which if not performed shortens the life of the car. Tires wear out and need replacement. The list is long. What can seem like a fairly lucrative gig can leave the driver broke and with no vehicle to drive if he/she spends the income as fast as it comes in, and sets nothing aside for repair and eventual replacement of the car. If Uber and Lyft had fares that reflected their full cost, they would be much less competitive with taxis, car hire services, etc.— August 27, 2017 8:19 a.m.
National City puts Perry Ford under "green" spotlight
Don't you just wonder if Perry Ford would have ever tried doing a bunch of non-permitted work at their location in Poway? I'd guess that the city of Poway and its building department would have ripped the car store with a huge buzz saw for a stunt like that. We can determine that Perry Ford holds National City in contempt, and saw no reason to ask permission (or pay the stiff fees.) Even now, the car store isn't really in compliance. Is the city going to insist that all that building be demolished and then rebuilt with proper permits? The story doesn't indicate that. A lot of talk and paperwork, but no real action.— August 26, 2017 8:42 p.m.